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Review 500/550
« on: November 16, 2009, 08:41:23 PM »
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Re: Review 500/550
« Reply #1 on: November 16, 2009, 10:02:10 PM »
Many thanks Stef!

Also found this A550 Review: http://www.alphamountworld.com/reviews/sony-dslr-alpha-a550-review
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Re: Review 500/550
« Reply #2 on: November 16, 2009, 10:22:56 PM »
Two pretty detailed reviews, both note some pretty impressive features. I've been pondering whether to upgrade to the 550 but still like the features and appeal of the 700.

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Re: Review 500/550
« Reply #3 on: November 17, 2009, 12:35:26 AM »
Sounds impressive and can only auger well for the A7XX....john
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Re: Review 500/550
« Reply #4 on: November 17, 2009, 05:54:10 PM »
Another one from 'What Digital Camera'.

http://www.whatdigitalcamera.com/equipment/digitalslr/127424/1/sony-alpha-a550-review.html
 
I've also read the review in Decembers Digital Photo where the a550 is compared to the Nikon D90 and comes out 2nd best.  These reviews are revealing a bit of a mixed bag with the a550. I suspect I would have gone for an a700 had I read them before I bought the a550.  Never mind, I'm sure when I have time to really use it I will love it!!
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Re: Review 500/550
« Reply #5 on: November 17, 2009, 07:08:27 PM »
I went to the Sony center this weekend, and the guy told me
that the 500/550 are the replacements for the ended 700.

I find it very hard to believe, I hope the 750 comes out.

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Re: Review 500/550
« Reply #6 on: November 20, 2009, 06:46:27 PM »
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Re: Review 500/550
« Reply #7 on: November 20, 2009, 09:04:59 PM »
Quote from: didispeed on November 17, 2009, 07:08:27 PM
I went to the Sony center this weekend, and the guy told me
that the 500/550 are the replacements for the ended 700.

I find it very hard to believe, I hope the 750 comes out.

Didi
I would find it hard to believe that it would not but if the A700 IS the end of the line the value on a body will go upwards and not downwards like most electronics...john
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Re: Review 500/550
« Reply #8 on: November 22, 2009, 08:57:49 PM »
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Re: Review 500/550
« Reply #9 on: December 02, 2009, 11:46:44 PM »
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